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Albuquerque Man Charged with Assaulting Federal Officers
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A federal indictment has charged Ryan Franklin, 35, of Albuquerque, with two counts of assaulting a federal officer resulting in bodily injury.
According to the indictment, on Dec. 20, 2020, Franklin allegedly forcibly assaulted, resisted, opposed, impeded, intimidated, and interfered with two Isleta Pueblo Police Officers while the officers were engaged in official duties in Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Both officers are considered federal officers by virtue of special law enforcement commissions issued by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Franklin’s alleged assault resulted in bodily injury to both officers.
An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Franklin faces up to 20 years in prison.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs investigated this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander F. Flores is prosecuting the case.
Franklin was arraigned on Sept. 8 in federal court on the two-count indictment.
Defendant: Ryan Franklin
Criminal Charges: Assaulting a Federal Officer (2 counts)
City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Date: Dec. 20, 2020
Sentence: Up to 20 years in prison
This case remains under investigation and prosecution. Further updates will be provided as necessary.
Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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